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Willows (Salicaceae) are fast growing large trees, most common in wetlands and along stream banks. Seeds are surrounded by cotton-like hairs that facilitate wind and water dispersal. Seedlings grow upright with alternate, lanceolate to linear leaves. On seedlings, leaf blades may clasp the stem but this character is lacking on older plants. Once established willow seedlings have rapid growth rates and can over-top nursery crops. Tree and shrub seedlings are not well controlled by preemergence herbicides, and selective postemergence controls are not available. Hand pull seedlings when small. [TOP]
